Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear: “Our Kentucky riverports play a unique role in our commerce and our transportation system.”
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that four Kentucky riverports have been awarded $500,000 in grants for needed infrastructure improvements and equipment upgrades.
“Our Kentucky riverports play a unique role in our commerce and our transportation system. We’re pleased to be able to provide funding for these worthy projects,” Gov. Beshear said.
The funding, which must be locally matched, was awarded for eight separate projects at four riverports. Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray approved the awards at the recommendation of the Kentucky Water Transportation Advisory Board, which reviewed the applications.
“The grants will help these riverports meet a range of needs for both operations and capacity,” Secretary Gray said.
The grants are going to:
Eddyville Riverport and Industrial Development Authority:
Hickman-Fulton County Riverport Authority:
Owensboro Riverport Authority:
Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority:
